Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Cobb County Prepares For Braves World Series Parade
Cobb County officials have released road closures and other details for fans headed to the Cumberland area for Friday's World Series parade.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
- Marietta, GA
Hi! I am a Texas native who is thrilled to be your local Field Editor for Patch sites serving the communities of Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties, specifically Marietta, East Cobb, Smyrna-Vinings, Douglasville and Dallas-Hiram.
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Prior to Patch, I worked for Community Impact Newspaper -- a hyperlocal, monthly print newspaper company based in Austin, Texas -- as a reporter in the Houston, Texas area. I spent nearly two years there before moving to Georgia in January 2020 to launch CIN's first newspaper in the state as the Editor-in-Chief. Additionally, I spent three years on staff -- two of those years as editor-in-chief -- at my university's student-run weekly newspaper, The Wichitan.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
1 Black Juror, 11 White Jurors Selected In Ahmaud Arbery Trial
After narrowing down the jury pool to 65 people, a panel of 12 people was chosen Wednesday — 11 white members and one Black member.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Go Braves: Douglas Schools To Close For World Series Festivities
Douglas County Schools will close all schools and offices Friday so students and staff can attend the historic World Series parade.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Braves World Series Parade: Route, Tickets, Livestream Details
The Atlanta Braves' World Series Friday parade route runs through Atlanta and Cobb County. Tickets are free but seats must be reserved.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Chop On: Cobb, Marietta Plan District Holidays For World Series
With a World Series parade planned partially in Cobb County, Cobb and Marietta schools will be closed to celebrate the Braves' win.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12: Where To Get One In GA
The CDC says that the vaccine is now approved for children ages 5 to 11, and shipments are coming in. Here's what to know on GA's rollout.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Shot By Cobb Police During Child Trafficking Hotel Sting: GBI
A Cobb police officer shot a man during a child trafficking investigation Tuesday. Two girls were also rescued during the hotel sting.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Man Accused Of Intentional Car Crash Indicted For Murder: Cobb DA
Police said a Marietta man "intentionally struck" another car in August, which led to the death of one woman and critical injury of another.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Ahmaud Arbery Trial: 65 Potential Jurors Qualify For Pool
A potential jury pool of 65 has been set in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial. The pool will be trimmed to 12 jurors and four alternates.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Dallas-Hiram Election Results 2021: Unofficial Totals Released
All precincts are reporting for the Dallas and Hiram city council races. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglasville Election Results 2021: Unofficial Votes Tallied
Most incumbent candidates won their seats in Douglasville City Council races, and most voters voted "yes" to the park bond.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Marietta Election Results: Mayor, Council, School Board, SPLOST
Unofficial results show one Marietta City Council race will head to a runoff Nov. 30, while incumbents swept most other races on the ballot.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Mom Commemorates Son Lost To Suicide With Public Garden
Kemiko Lawrence built the Quadir Lawrence Infinity Memorial Garden in her yard and dedicated it to her son, who died in March.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
BenchMark Physical Therapy Opens Second Clinic In Dallas
BenchMark offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including concussion management and more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Student Wins Gold At International Table Tennis Championship
A Dodgen sixth grade student won two gold medals and a bronze medal at the International Table Tennis Pan American World Championships.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
8 Cobb Polling Places To Stay Open Late On Election Day
Minor technical issues caused 8 Cobb County precincts to open late Tuesday morning, so a judge ordered them to stay open past 7 p.m.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Marietta Teen Places 2nd In National Young Scientist Competition
A Cobb eighth grader placed second and won the Improving Lives award for his project that helps people with vision problems cook with ease.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas County Chief Judge To Step Down After 31 Years
Chief Superior Court Judge David Emerson said he will resign from his position at the end of the year, one year before his term ends.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Pay Raises For Smyrna Police Department Approved By City Council
The Smyrna Police Department was one of the lowest paid police departments countywide prior to the pay raises, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould said.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
3 Sisters Sexually Abused By Douglas County Man: Prosecutor
Varon Mark Crew of Douglas County faces up to four life sentences for sexually abusing his three step-granddaughters multiple times.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
